How Can I Get Involved? :
Download the brochure at this link to find out how you can become a part of the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. Scroll down to read about exciting volunteer opportunities! Call the Center for more information at (518) 658-2055 or e-mail dykenpond@fairpoint.net.
Friends of Dyken Pond Center Brochure
MEMBERSHIP FORM: FRIENDS OF THE DYKEN POND CENTER
A not-for-profit organization, the Friends of the Dyken Pond Center, Ltd. was created in 1991 to be a support group for the Center. It is designed to enhance the education, research, and appreciation of the natural resources found at the Center. Your membership in this organization will sponsor the continued variety of public education programs. Benefits- As a friend of Dyken Pond you will receive a discount on all programs and special promotions, invitations to special Dyken Pond events, notice of workshops, and our heartfelt thanks!
Yes, I would like to help Dyken Pond continue to improve its programs through membership in the following category:
__ Student ($ 10)
__ Individual ($20)
__ Family ($30)
__ Supporting Member ($50)
__ Contributor ($100)
__ Life ($500)
Name_______________________________
Address _____________________________
_________________________Zip________
email:_______________________________
Enclosed is my check for _______________
Friends of the Dyken Pond Center, Ltd.
475 Dyken Pond Rd.
Cropseyville, New York 12052
VVIP Program – Volunteers: Very Important People
December 2010
Interested in Helping a Hand?
We are looking for enthusiastic folks who love the outdoors and outdoor education to help us out with these tasks:
Trail Trackers – Track out or break trail on snowshoes or cross country skis for others to follow. Volunteers needed sporadically through winter mid week and on weekends. Center will loan snowshoes to those without. Adults and kids.
Trail Guardians – Adopt -a- Trail or check trails on a regular basis. Clear small debris and branches from trail to keep them clear for hikers and winter trekkers. Adults and kids. Perfect service project for youth or outdoor organizations.
Trail Champions – Help clear trails of large fallen trees using chain saw or axe. Adults only, of course.
Newsletter – Editor, writer, or just help putting it together.
Data Base Entry – Maintaining databases of members, email lists, etc.
Weekend Meet & Greet – Be on the property on weekends to say hello to visitors, give out trail maps and rent snowshoes. This is a very relaxing role with access to our great natural history library in between visitors.
Fundraising Assistant – Help us on the next fundraiser, there are many tasks to choose from!
Outreach – Bring Dyken Pond materials to community festivals and fairs!
Board Member – Learn more about what it means to be a Friends of Dyken Pond board member.
